Foods that Should Be Avoided Before Sex

According to Shakespeare, music is the food of love, but some foods just don't contribute to that loving feeling, so if you know you're likely to be having sex within a few hours of eating, there are some foods you may want to avoid.

Why? Well, just think about it for a minute. Are you vocal during sex? Yes, so am I, but I prefer the sounds to come from my mouth, rather than other orifices, if you get my drift. Yes, I know burping during sex isn't exactly attractive either, but downward wind is much more of a passion killer. And when you're whispering sweet nothings in your loved one's ear, do you really want to be doing it with dragon breath? Thought not!

So what foods produce flatulence, and should therefore be avoided before sex? Well, it's different strokes for different folks, but there are some sure fire culprits. Many soups can produce embarrassing side effects for up to 12 hours after eating, so it may be wise to skip soup as a starter, as you won't know if a soup is safe until it's too late.

Beans and legumes can be guaranteed to produce sound effects where I'm concerned, along with Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, broccoli, and most other vegetables. Strangely enough, cabbage, which is the number one gas producer, has no effect on my digestive system, nor do most salad vegetables, so I'll opt for something with salad rather than cooked vegetables when I'm anticipating a night of passion.

The most delicious dinner is not so appetising if it can be smelled on your breath hours after you've eaten - particularly if your partner is in the mood for love, so think carefully about what you'll be eating. Just because it doesn't make you let off steam, it doesn't mean it's a good idea to eat it before sex.

Onions and garlic are definite no-no's, and so is curry. The thing with curry is it's always in more of a hurry than other foods to make its way through the digestive system, so you could find yourself excusing yourself to visit the bathroom at the most inconvenient moment. And if you're having sex al fresco and there isn't a bathroom within miles ... need I go on?

Some meats have a strong flavour, and there is also the risk of getting a piece of meat stuck between your teeth. This doesn't make for an attractive picture when you want to look your best, and is also very distracting when your mind should be on more inportant things. It's safest to stick to chicken or fish, and if you choose a sauce to go with it, make sure there are no onions or garlic in it.

It may seem like too much trouble to go to if so many foods are off limits before sex, but there is an advantage to this. Lighter foods like chicken and fish will satisfy your hunger without bloating you, so you'll have plenty of energy for the main event. Nodding off in the middle of sex would be even more embarrassing than breaking wind - if that were possible. Choose your before sex meal carefully, but above all, have fun!